CV
Summary of my education and work experience.
Basics
Name | Manuela Merlo |
Label | Computer Scientist |
merlomanu1999@gmail.com |
Education
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2025.09 - Present PhD Student
🏛️ University of Zurich, Switzerland
- Topic: AI for Precision Medicine.
- Advisor: Prof. Michael Krauthammer
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2023.09 - 2024.02 Exchange Semester during MSc
🏛️ Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- Courses: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Neural Networks, Cryptography, Privacy of Big Data, Signal and Image Processing
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2022.09 - 2025.04 MSc in Computer Science
🏛️ Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
- Final Grade: 110 cum laude
- GPA 29.2/30
- Relevant Courses: Software Engineering, Databases 2, Computer Architecture, Computer Security, Operations Research, Computing Infrastructures, Code Optimization
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2019.09 - 2022.07 BSc in Computer Science
🏛️ Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
- Final Grade: 110/110
- Relevant Courses: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Engineering, Databases, Mathematical Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra
Research and Industry Experience
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2024.09 - Present -
2024.04 - 2025.04 Graduate Student Researcher
AIRLab, Polytechnic University of Milan
Conducted my Master's thesis research under the supervision of Francesco Trovò and Alberto Maria Metelli, investigating the potential of reinforcement learning for personalized anesthesia delivery. Collaborated with Emiliano Tognoli from the National Cancer Institute in Milan, and Guy A. Dumont and Sara Hosseinirad from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, to develop a simulator that replicates patient responses under anesthesia, which can be used to design and evaluate patient-specific control strategies.
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2021.03 - 2022.06 Peer Tutor
Polytechnic University of Milan
Delivered lessons and course materials in Automatic Control for international students, simplifying complex concepts to enhance understanding and engagement.
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2018.11 - 2019.05 Software Developer Intern
Intern, Easydom Inc, Milan
Enhanced website functionalities and led the U.S. online store launch.
Awards
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2024
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2022
Giovanni Zampese Scolarship (2 years)
Banca BCC Cantù
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2021
50% Tuition Waiver (3 years)
Polytechnic University of Milan
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2020
100% Tuition Waiver (2 years)
Polytechnic University of Milan
Volunteer
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2018.09 - 2018.12 Companion
Croce Bianca Volunteer, Mariano Comense, Italy
Assisted in transporting children with disabilities to specialized care centers, providing support to both the children and their families.
Languages
Italian | |
Native speaker |
English | |
Fluent |